Welcome to Year 7 ART at Jumeirah College

In year 7, students are introdcued to the formal elements in Art and Design.  They will explore Line, Tone, Form, Pattern, Shape, Colour and Texture. They will record a range of information from first hand observations. They will make and investigate in areas or art, craft and design.  Students will research the works of other artist and designers in order for them to develop their work appropriate.  Students will be encouraged to evaluate their own work and the work of their peers.

Curriculum Organisation
Students have 1 lesson a week and are taught in mixed ability groups. Lessons are well structured and students are provided with a range of materials and resources.

Projects

Term 1: Portraits

Term 2: Masks

Term 3:  Islamic Art

Independent Study
All students will need to practise their drawing skills at home. Specific tasks will be set. Students will be expected to research the works of artists and designers.
One homework every two weeks will be set during the project.

Assessment and Reporting
-Projects last for the duration of one term.
-Students will be given a set task at the beginning of the year, from this work, the students will be set a target level to achieve by the end of the year.  This will be referred to when assessing all work.
-We use the school-wide monitoring system for marking sketchbooks with traffic light and written comments where appropriate.
-The National Curriculum levels are referred to in class and during all assessment activities.

 Extra Curricular Opportunities in Art
 We currently have a Fashion Illustration club and Textiles club for KS3.

Students return during the end of the summer term after their examinations, they will complete a work placement and receive an essential introduction to yr 13 coursework topics. The summer vacation provides an excellent opportunity for research and inspirational studies for this work.